Highlights of the ACHA-NCHA II 2017
The American College Health Association (ACHA) designed the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) to assess student health behaviors in order to help colleges and universities provide better services and support for students. Health Promotion Services conducted the survey in the spring of 2017 at Washington University in St. Louis on the Danforth Campus.
Twenty-eight percent of full-time undergraduate and graduate students responded, which is a useful sample from a web-based survey. Habif Health and Wellness Center uses the data to compile a thorough needs assessment and prioritize work on behalf of students.
For more info on the ACHA-NCHA or questions about health behavior/risk reduction on campus email wellness@wustl.edu.
How does WashU compare?
| Students reported | WashU | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Their health as “very good” or “excellent“ | 58% | 53% |
| “Mostly or always” wearing a helmet when they rode a bike | 44% | 40% |
| Receiving a flu shot in last 12 months | 58% | 49% |
| The following factors affecting their academics: | ||
|
32% | 31% |
|
24% | 24% |
|
19% | 20% |
|
14% | 15% |
|
16% | 10% |
| The following health concerns: | ||
|
55% | 61% |
|
61% | 57% |
|
32% | 43% |
|
23% | 28% |
|
18% | 20% |
|
17% | 21% |
|
18% | 17% |
| Engaging in high risk drinking in the last 2 wks | 34% | 32% |
| Smoking (E)Cigarettes/hookah in the last 30 days | 13% | 17% |
| Smoking Marijuana in the last 30 days | 19% | 20% |
| Using prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them in the last 12 months | 9% | 13% |
| Not engaging in sexual activity in the last 12 months | 34% | 31% |
| “Mostly” or “Always” using condom/barrier when sexually active in the last 30 days | 56% | 48% |
| Type of contraceptive used when needed: | ||
|
67% | 61% |
|
51% | 56% |
|
23% | 19% |
|
15% | 15% |
| Experiencing sexual violence in the last 12 months | 12% | 15% |
| Meeting National Guidelines for Nutrition | 37% | 33% |
| Meeting National Guidelines for Physical Activity | 46% | 49% |